Roles

Dr. Rabya  Lahmar is an Associate Professor in Food Microbiology and Food Safety. She earned her Ph.D. from Bangor University in the United Kingdom in 2013. She has actively contributed to the Program for Strengthening Arab Competencies in Microbiological and Chemical Food Risk Assessment.Dr. Rabya dedicates her efforts to mentoring students by supervising master's research projects and contributes to publishing her research in local and international scientific journals, enhancing scientific understanding in this field. She holds a patent for a natural carbonated beverage free of preservatives and is working on developing food products that meet consumer needs.She is also involved in developing policies related to food safety, having prepared a proposed mechanism for a nutritional survey presented at a workshop with the World Food Program. Dr. Rabya has obtained a certification in Laboratory Management from a Canadian program and has completed advanced courses in uncertainty measurement.Dr. Rabya contributes to enhancing knowledge and innovation in food microbiology and food safety, continuing her efforts to achieve educational and scientific research goals.

Careers

1. Associate Professor, Department of Food Science and Technology, Faculty of Agriculture, Tripoli, Libya (2020).

2. Head of Postgraduate Studies, Department of Food Science and Technology (2020-2023).

3. Assistant Professor, Department of Food Science and Technology (2016).

4. Supervising postgraduate studies since 2016 to present in the Faculty of Agriculture and the Colleges of Pharmacy and Science.

5. Chair of the Scientific Committee for a symposium on Food Quality and Safety and its Monitoring Systems in Libya (August 8-9, 2023).

6. Head of the Coronavirus Awareness Committee, Faculty of Agriculture, Tripoli, Libya (2020 - present).

7. External examiner for some postgraduate students in the Colleges of Pharmacy and Agriculture since 2018 to present.

8. Coordinator of Studies and Examinations, Department of Food Science and Technology (2015-2016).

9. Lecturer (2014) in the Department of Food Science and Technology.

10. Supervising undergraduate students and capstone projects since 2004.

11. Teaching Assistant, Department of Food Science and Technology (2004).

12. Demonstrator in the Faculty of Agriculture, Department of Food Science and Technology (2000).

Research Interests

Food Microbiology

- Study of microorganisms and their impact on food safety and quality.

Microbiological and Chemical Risk Assessment

- Analyzing risks associated with food products and developing strategies to mitigate them.

Food Safety

- Developing standards and practices to ensure food safety at various stages of production.

Food Product Development

- Innovating new products that meet consumer needs, such as natural beverages and gluten-free products.

Nutrition and Public Health

Studying the relationship between nutrition, food safety, and their effects on public health.

Food Processing Technologies

- Researching new techniques to improve food safety and quality.

Awareness of Food Safety Practice

- Developing awareness programs to enhance knowledge about food safety in the community.

External Activities

1. Membership in Committees

   - Member of the High Committee for the Nutritional Survey – Center for Specifications and Standards.

2. Participation in Conferences and Seminars

   - Representing the university and participating in local and international scientific conferences related to food safety and microbiology.

3. Providing Training Courses

   - Delivering specialized training courses in food safety, including HACCP systems and good manufacturing practices.

4. Published Research

   - Publishing research in local and international journals related to food microbiology and food safety.